They offer a $10K repair fund to fix damages in addition to SD plus warranty for appliance repair etc.I have no say in whom they choose to move in, whether there are animals, limit on # of occupants etc. they reserve right to inspect property so i have no idea if they can tell me to remodel, paint etc.does this make sense i have a vacancy coming up in October (bad rental timing).

we have short memories.. 

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

There's no step by step guide but there are key things : Learn: RE strategies, what interests you, what do people in your area need.Connect: find a mentor, accountability group and be around those doing what you want to do.Help: solve problems- do people need dealflow, property mgmt, construction expertise, etc. 

We'll definitely have to see what happens. 

You have to have your niche that nobody else knows.I am against OOS TK.

Always have backup subs as well, and in my case I have spent time learning all the trades so in a bind I can fill in and get it done myself if I have to.

I saw dealmachine looks cool but the reviews from others here on BP have not been positive so I have stayed away for time being.

They have never run out.  

Personally I would regulate them the same way as Brokers as that's what they are, but this is a step in the right direction for sure.